Public Defender - Felony/Misdemeanor Liaison Assistant

Allen County Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Felony/Misdemeanor Liaison Assistant is responsible for directing courtroom logistics for every client’s court date, assists attorneys within the courtroom, and uses their technical skills to use digital programs to log and coordinate every client’s case as it undergoes the pre-trial process. In addition, the Felony/Misdemeanor Liaison Assistant is responsible for supporting all Public Defender staff. This position is covered under the Circuit Court Employee Handbook.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
More than one year experience in the criminal justice system
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with professional co-workers, interns, personnel from other government or non-government agencies, attorneys, clients and members of the general public in a courteous and tactful manner
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all department records and information
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Informer and Spillman
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to use office equipment, such as multi-line telephone, computer, fax, copier and scanner

Nice To Haves

Paralegal training preferred

Responsibilities

Inputs all information required into the Informer program.
Differentiates types of cases and analyzes chronological case summaries.
Prepares no-contact orders and distributes paperwork required as condition of client’s plea agreement.
Obtains access through PDIS, and E-file appearances to the correct attorneys before a given court date.
Creates list from the court calendar of who will be in court the next day.
Identifies custody of each person.
Checks out files to attorney through Informer and obtains Discovery and proposed pleas from the Prosecutor.
Drops off and picks up files from attorney offices; signs off and picks up discovery from the Prosecutor’s Office.
Creates labels for new files and locates returning files.
Closes all disposed files.
Looks up defendants and records correct information to record in Informer.
Assists clients that come into the office.
Answers and questions asked and directs them accordingly.
Prepares Circuit and Superior Court calendars.
Inputs case received open cases.
Pulls files and process revocations.
Speaks with possible clients about needing a Public Defender or private counsel.
Creates appointments and attends drug court.
Attends video court and court hearings, as needed.
All other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.